BUILDING ATTENDANT (TEMPORARY POSITION) Job in Claremont 91711, California US


BUILDING ATTENDANT (TEMPORARY POSITION)
Harvey Mudd College

Harvey Mudd College, one of the premier private liberal arts colleges of math, science and engineering in the nation, is seeking a Temporary Building Attendant to work in the Facilities and Maintenance Department. This is a temporary, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position. This is a part-time position and may be scheduled to work Monday – Friday, 12:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and may also include day, evening and weekend hours. Salary is $10.30 per hour.

The Building Attendant, under general supervision, performs duties related to the housekeeping operations of the College. Performs routine and non-routine duties, participates in set-up and breakdown for special events and moves furniture. Performs a variety of cleaning tasks requiring physical fitness, safe-working practices, knowledge of cleaning chemicals, methods, procedures, supplies and equipment. Maintains facilities in a clean, orderly and safe condition.

Job Responsibilities:

Cleans offices, classrooms, science facilities, lecture halls, athletic facilities, rest rooms and residential quarters; performs periodic and annual cleaning services/duties.
Cleans toilets, urinals, windows, furnishings and light fixtures; changes light bulbs, sweeps and vacuums. Dusts and polishes a variety of surfaces and washes walls. Cleans and disinfects a variety of surfaces. Cleans writing surfaces and erasers.
Scrubs and refinishes floors and carpets; refinishes hard, resilient and wood floors; operates mechanical floor cleaners, polishers and carpet cleaning equipment.
Disposes of trash and other debris. Removes graffiti.
Performs furniture set-up and breakdown for meetings and special events; moves furniture, such as desks, chairs, mattresses and other furniture.
Services dispensing machines; activates and deactivates electronic alarm systems, secures facilities.
Requests cleaning supplies and materials. Maintains well-stocked and organized supply closets and carts.
Performs minor repairs, including minor plumbing, mechanical or electrical repairs, which may include replacing washers in simple basin faucets, replace light bulbs, or tighten window or door hinges, knobs, locks.
Participates in emergency response activities. Responds to emergency situations, including turning off water and gas and other appropriate actions.
Performs other related duties.

What the ideal candidate will bring to this position and HMC:
Required Qualifications:
Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability for the position.
May require a valid California Driver's License and possess and maintain a driving record acceptable to the Colleges' insurance carrier.
May be required to satisfactorily complete a post-offer functional capacity physical test.
Knowledge of maintenance, use, safe operation and repair of cleaning supplies, tools and equipment; knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe working practices and procedures.
Ability to learn proper use of fire extinguishers.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, stretch, lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level without assistance, climb ladders up to 20 feet with assistance and up to 10 feet unassisted, and be able to work on feet for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to effectively and efficiently clean and maintain an assigned area within a predetermined time schedule.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to work well without continuous supervision.
A willingness and ability to work overtime in emergency situations.
Demonstrated commitment to and proven skills in providing quality customer service.
Ability to maintain open channels of communication with student, faculty, staff and off campus constituents.
Ability to respond promptly to customer inquiries.
Ability to handle and resolve customer complaints
Ability to direct requests and unresolved issues to the appropriate resource for resolution.
Ability to learn internal processes and report details of inquiries, comments, complaints and actions taken to the appropriate resource for resolution.
Ability to effectively work individually or in teams as well as with diverse groups.
Ability to take initiative and follow-up on matters as needed and as appropriate.
Ability to work effectively in a service oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
Ability to observe and practice safe working habits.

Preferred Qualifications:
At least one year of paid employment experience in custodial or building maintenance assignment(s).

Why work at Harvey Mudd College:
Located in the heart of Claremont, California, 35 miles east of Los Angeles, Harvey Mudd College is one of seven institutions that comprise The Claremont Colleges. With just over 750 students, HMC provides the collegial working environment of a small college, while providing access to numerous events and activities across all the campuses.

Application Procedures:
An application is required and is available at http://www.hmc.edu/employment or in the Human Resources Office located at 301 Platt Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711, Kingston Hall, room 229.

Deadline to apply: Open until filled.

Harvey Mudd College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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